Government News for Columbus County NC
Lake Waccamaw is a popular spot to swim and fish, vacation, and has a state park with camping facilities. While most visitors put much thought and planning that goes into...
The growing surge of COVID-19 in the state is causing local officials to take action on a number of fronts. Whiteville Police announced Wednesday (today) that the office is closed...
Hello to the citizens of Whiteville and Columbus County. Jefferson Weaver of Columbus County News has approached the City about writing a column to let the citizens know about what is...
Dogs, cats, kittens and puppies will be available for adoption Saturday during a special event at the Columbus County Animal Shelter. The adoption fair and rabies clinic will be held...
The former Acme-Delco school campus could be home to a satellite sheriff’s office as well as a farmers market. County Commissioner Laverne Coleman, County Manager Eddie Madden and Sheriff Jody...
Lake Tabor has undergone a facelift, but it’s not just for aesthetics. There’s a practical reason for the new look. While it’s been a long work in progress – since...
Several candidates made it just under the wire Friday as filings closed at noon for most municipal offices. Filing for Lake Waccamaw, which elects commissioners by ward, begins July 26....
Eastern Columbus residents have fought for years for more patrols by the sheriff’s office, and Sheriff Jody Greene said Wednesday (today) that additional coverage is coming. Greene, Chief Deputy Aaron...
Lake Waccamaw Police and Fire had an Independence Day weekend to remember, according to both chiefs. “There were no crimes reported for that weekend,” Police Chief Scott Hyatt told the...
• Bright Hope Recovery Center is off to a good start at the Boys and Girls Home. Children in families facing substance abuse problems now have professional, faith-based help in...
Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to turn toward Georgia tonight, and make a visit to North Carolina later Thursday afternoon. The National Hurricane Center’s 5 p.m. update today (Wednesday)...
Storm weary towns and landowners along the Lumber River are hoping Elsa doesn’t bring more problems to already hard-hit areas in western Columbus. Fair Bluff was devastated by Hurricane...
Post time 3:30 p.m. Although Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to bring little more than some wind and rain here, emergency officials are double-checking equipment and keeping a close eye...
All Columbus County schools participate in providing meals for children and teens 18 and under and will continue until July 15. The full meals, which will include an entrée, a...
Columbus Career and College Academy will be having a Freshman Family Night and Picnic on July 29, at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium at the Southeastern Community College campus. Due...
The company will bring 125 new jobs to the area. The sprawling industrial park on the Columbus-Brunswick line will soon have a new tenant. Precision Swiss Products, Inc. a manufacturer...